used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FALSE ALARM Heavy rains lashed the windows at Appleyard and a wild west wind buffeted the house.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Between the gusts one could hear the wail of storm-tossed trees and the distant roar of the flood tide foaming across the Solway sands.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was, however, warm and bright within the thick granite walls, and Andrew lounged in a corner of the billiard-room after dinner, watching Elsie knit.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading A FALSE ALARM Heavy rains lashed the windows at Appleyard and a wild west wind buffeted the house.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Elsie was conscientious in all she did, but he thought this view of the matter did not go far enough.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A FALSE ALARM Heavy rains lashed the windows at Appleyard and a wild west wind buffeted the house.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading It was, however, warm and bright within the thick granite walls, and Andrew lounged in a corner of the billiard-room after dinner, watching Elsie knit.
Appleyard
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From this reading A FALSE ALARM Heavy rains lashed the windows at Appleyard and a wild west wind buffeted the house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A FALSE ALARM Heavy rains lashed the windows at Appleyard and a wild west wind buffeted the house.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading She was making a soldier's woolen belt, and he noted the precise neatness of the work.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Between the gusts one could hear the wail of storm-tossed trees and the distant roar of the flood tide foaming across the Solway sands.
billiard-room
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From this reading It was, however, warm and bright within the thick granite walls, and Andrew lounged in a corner of the billiard-room after dinner, watching Elsie knit.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading It was, however, warm and bright within the thick granite walls, and Andrew lounged in a corner of the billiard-room after dinner, watching Elsie knit.
buffetedadjectiveUS /bəˈfeɪd/
pounded or hit repeatedly by storms or adversities
From this reading A FALSE ALARM Heavy rains lashed the windows at Appleyard and a wild west wind buffeted the house.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Elsie was conscientious in all she did, but he thought this view of the matter did not go far enough.
conscientiousadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnʃiˈenʃəs/
characterized by extreme care and great effort
From this reading Elsie was conscientious in all she did, but he thought this view of the matter did not go far enough.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading It was, however, warm and bright within the thick granite walls, and Andrew lounged in a corner of the billiard-room after dinner, watching Elsie knit.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Between the gusts one could hear the wail of storm-tossed trees and the distant roar of the flood tide foaming across the Solway sands.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Elsie was conscientious in all she did, but he thought this view of the matter did not go far enough.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading It was, however, warm and bright within the thick granite walls, and Andrew lounged in a corner of the billiard-room after dinner, watching Elsie knit.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Between the gusts one could hear the wail of storm-tossed trees and the distant roar of the flood tide foaming across the Solway sands.
Elsie
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From this reading It was, however, warm and bright within the thick granite walls, and Andrew lounged in a corner of the billiard-room after dinner, watching Elsie knit.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Elsie was conscientious in all she did, but he thought this view of the matter did not go far enough.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading A FALSE ALARM Heavy rains lashed the windows at Appleyard and a wild west wind buffeted the house.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Elsie was conscientious in all she did, but he thought this view of the matter did not go far enough.
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading Between the gusts one could hear the wail of storm-tossed trees and the distant roar of the flood tide foaming across the Solway sands.
foamingadjectiveUS /ˈfoʊmɪŋ/
emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation
From this reading Between the gusts one could hear the wail of storm-tossed trees and the distant roar of the flood tide foaming across the Solway sands.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Elsie was conscientious in all she did, but he thought this view of the matter did not go far enough.
granitenounUS /ˈɡrænət/
plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz
From this reading It was, however, warm and bright within the thick granite walls, and Andrew lounged in a corner of the billiard-room after dinner, watching Elsie knit.
gustsnounUS /ɡʌsts/
plural of “gust” — a strong current of air
From this reading Between the gusts one could hear the wail of storm-tossed trees and the distant roar of the flood tide foaming across the Solway sands.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was making a soldier's woolen belt, and he noted the precise neatness of the work.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Between the gusts one could hear the wail of storm-tossed trees and the distant roar of the flood tide foaming across the Solway sands.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading A FALSE ALARM Heavy rains lashed the windows at Appleyard and a wild west wind buffeted the house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A FALSE ALARM Heavy rains lashed the windows at Appleyard and a wild west wind buffeted the house.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It was, however, warm and bright within the thick granite walls, and Andrew lounged in a corner of the billiard-room after dinner, watching Elsie knit.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was, however, warm and bright within the thick granite walls, and Andrew lounged in a corner of the billiard-room after dinner, watching Elsie knit.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was, however, warm and bright within the thick granite walls, and Andrew lounged in a corner of the billiard-room after dinner, watching Elsie knit.
knitverbUS /nɪt/
make (textiles) by knitting
From this reading It was, however, warm and bright within the thick granite walls, and Andrew lounged in a corner of the billiard-room after dinner, watching Elsie knit.
lashedverbUS /læʃt/
past form of “lash” — beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading A FALSE ALARM Heavy rains lashed the windows at Appleyard and a wild west wind buffeted the house.
lounged
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From this reading It was, however, warm and bright within the thick granite walls, and Andrew lounged in a corner of the billiard-room after dinner, watching Elsie knit.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading She was making a soldier's woolen belt, and he noted the precise neatness of the work.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Elsie was conscientious in all she did, but he thought this view of the matter did not go far enough.
neatnessnounUS /ˈniːtnəs/
the state of being neat and smart and trim
From this reading She was making a soldier's woolen belt, and he noted the precise neatness of the work.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Elsie was conscientious in all she did, but he thought this view of the matter did not go far enough.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading She was making a soldier's woolen belt, and he noted the precise neatness of the work.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Between the gusts one could hear the wail of storm-tossed trees and the distant roar of the flood tide foaming across the Solway sands.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Between the gusts one could hear the wail of storm-tossed trees and the distant roar of the flood tide foaming across the Solway sands.
preciseadjectiveUS /prɪˈsaɪs/
sharply exact or accurate or delimited
From this reading She was making a soldier's woolen belt, and he noted the precise neatness of the work.
rainsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading A FALSE ALARM Heavy rains lashed the windows at Appleyard and a wild west wind buffeted the house.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading Between the gusts one could hear the wail of storm-tossed trees and the distant roar of the flood tide foaming across the Solway sands.
sandsnounUS /sændz/
the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean
From this reading Between the gusts one could hear the wail of storm-tossed trees and the distant roar of the flood tide foaming across the Solway sands.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was making a soldier's woolen belt, and he noted the precise neatness of the work.
soldier'snounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərz/
possessive form of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading She was making a soldier's woolen belt, and he noted the precise neatness of the work.
Solway
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From this reading Between the gusts one could hear the wail of storm-tossed trees and the distant roar of the flood tide foaming across the Solway sands.
storm-tossedadjective
pounded or hit repeatedly by storms or adversities
From this reading Between the gusts one could hear the wail of storm-tossed trees and the distant roar of the flood tide foaming across the Solway sands.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FALSE ALARM Heavy rains lashed the windows at Appleyard and a wild west wind buffeted the house.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading It was, however, warm and bright within the thick granite walls, and Andrew lounged in a corner of the billiard-room after dinner, watching Elsie knit.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Elsie was conscientious in all she did, but he thought this view of the matter did not go far enough.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Elsie was conscientious in all she did, but he thought this view of the matter did not go far enough.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading Between the gusts one could hear the wail of storm-tossed trees and the distant roar of the flood tide foaming across the Solway sands.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Between the gusts one could hear the wail of storm-tossed trees and the distant roar of the flood tide foaming across the Solway sands.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Elsie was conscientious in all she did, but he thought this view of the matter did not go far enough.
wailverbUS /weɪl/
emit long loud cries
From this reading Between the gusts one could hear the wail of storm-tossed trees and the distant roar of the flood tide foaming across the Solway sands.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading It was, however, warm and bright within the thick granite walls, and Andrew lounged in a corner of the billiard-room after dinner, watching Elsie knit.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading It was, however, warm and bright within the thick granite walls, and Andrew lounged in a corner of the billiard-room after dinner, watching Elsie knit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was, however, warm and bright within the thick granite walls, and Andrew lounged in a corner of the billiard-room after dinner, watching Elsie knit.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading It was, however, warm and bright within the thick granite walls, and Andrew lounged in a corner of the billiard-room after dinner, watching Elsie knit.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading A FALSE ALARM Heavy rains lashed the windows at Appleyard and a wild west wind buffeted the house.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading A FALSE ALARM Heavy rains lashed the windows at Appleyard and a wild west wind buffeted the house.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading A FALSE ALARM Heavy rains lashed the windows at Appleyard and a wild west wind buffeted the house.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading A FALSE ALARM Heavy rains lashed the windows at Appleyard and a wild west wind buffeted the house.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading It was, however, warm and bright within the thick granite walls, and Andrew lounged in a corner of the billiard-room after dinner, watching Elsie knit.
woolennounUS /ˈwʊlən/
a fabric made from the hair of sheep
From this reading She was making a soldier's woolen belt, and he noted the precise neatness of the work.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading She was making a soldier's woolen belt, and he noted the precise neatness of the work.
